How to get from Gary to Riverside by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Gary to Riverside by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Gary to Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Harlem Cta Station station to Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $9.80.

129min$9.80
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 307
307
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Harlem Cta Station
    ID 8747
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
    ID 6454
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gary to Riverside by bus and train

To get from Gary to Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Harlem Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

124min$13.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Riverside
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    850 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gary to Riverside

The distance between Gary, Chicago and Riverside, Chicago is approximately 44.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary to Riverside by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gary

Gary is located at Gary, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Gary Bus Station.

Train stations close to Gary:

  • Gary Metro Station

Bus stations close to Gary:

  • Gary Bus Station
  • 5th & Broadway
  • Gary State Bank (5th Ave)

Public transit stations close to Riverside, Chicago

Riverside is located at Riverside, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave.

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • Harlem Avenue
  • Berwyn
  • Riverside

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • Harlem Ave & Ogden Ave
  • Harlem Ave & Blackhawk Rd
  • Harlem Ave & 38th St

Related Routes

From Gary to Riverside by bus and train

To get from Gary to Riverside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Harlem Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

124min$13.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Riverside
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlem Avenue
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Riverside
    Walk to
    Riverside
    850 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gary to Riverside?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 307.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gary to Riverside?

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 126, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct train between Gary and Riverside in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gary to Riverside in Chicago?

    The SSL train line goes from Gary Metro Station station near Gary to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Chicago station near Riverside in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Gary to Riverside in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Gary and Riverside in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gary to get to Riverside in Chicago?

    Get on the SSL train from the Gary Metro Station station near Gary in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gary and Riverside in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago stop, which is closest to Riverside in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Gary to Riverside?

    The ride from Gary to Riverside costs $9.80.

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